Nicola Sturgeon: What is her legacy?

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Under her leadership, the SNP became an electoral juggernaut.

Nicola Sturgeon was a leading force for Scottish independence, but failed to deliver a second referendum vote.

As she stepped down, she was visibly moved and said 'no job would come close to being first minister'.

Sky's political editor Beth Rigby looks back at her time in power.
Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician and the current First Minister of Scotland. She has been active in politics since the early 1990s and has held various roles such as Member of Parliament, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. She was elected as First Minister of Scotland in 2014, becoming Scotland's second-ever female leader. Her commitment to social justice and progressive policies have led to increased support for independence in Scotland, which saw the success of a referendum for Scottish independence in 2014. A passionate advocate for equal rights, she continues to be a powerful voice on important issues such as Brexit, climate change and gender equality. She utilizes social media regularly to express her positions on these matters, making her an influential figure among younger generations who look up to her for guidance on how best to make their voices heard.